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Kinetoscopes
The kinetoscope was an early motion picture device which was experimented with by The Edison Company (Thomas Edison's company). It eventually led to the development of moviemaking studios. Bellis, Mary. "Thomas Edison - Kinetophones." ThoughtCo, Dec. 28, 2017, thoughtco.com/thomas-edison-kinetophones-4071187. -
Panic of 1983
In May 1983, the stock market dropped significantly, causing it to crash in the following month of June. The economic panic of 1983 was the greatest depression in America until the Great Depression of the 1930s. McNamara, Robert. "Financial Panics of the 19th Century." ThoughtCo, Mar. 10, 2017, thoughtco.com/financial-panics-of-the-19th-century-1774020. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's birthday
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is named after his second cousin (three times removed), Francis Scott Key, lyricist of "The Star Spangled Banner." Andrews, Evan. “10 Things You May Not Know About F. Scott Fitzgerald.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 24 Mar. 2015, www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-f-scott-fitzgerald. -
Introduction of Kodak Brownie Camera
The Brownie was a point-and-shoot camera, which was inexpensive and handheld, introduced by Eastman Kodak. It was a way to increase sales of the roll film (also invented by Kodak) in order to make photography easily accessible to everyone. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "Learn How the Brownie Camera Changed Photography Forever." ThoughtCo, Mar. 2, 2018, thoughtco.com/brownie-camera-1779181 -
Assassination of William McKinley
President William McKinley was shot at point-blank range by an anarchist by the name of Leon Czolgosz. He later died on September 14th from gangrene. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The Assassination of President William McKinley." ThoughtCo, Apr. 14, 2017, thoughtco.com/u-s-president-william-mckinley-assassinated-1779188. -
First Flight by the Wright Brothers
Orville and Wilbur Wright were two brothers who were the first to fly an aircraft controlled by its own power. The Flyer flew for 12 seconds at 120 feet from the ground. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The Wright Brothers Make the First Flight." ThoughtCo, Oct. 13, 2016, thoughtco.com/wright-brothers-make-the-first-flight-1779633. -
Mary McLeod Bethune opens Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute
Mary McLeod Bethune was an African-American educator and civil rights leader who firmly believed that education was key for equal rights. She opened the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute (now the Bethune-Cookman College) in 1904. Mason, Deborah Latchison, Contributing Writer. "Mary McLeod Bethune." ThoughtCo, Jun. 23, 2017, thoughtco.com/mary-mcleod-bethune-1779881. -
1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fires
In the early morning of April 18th, 1906, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit San Francisco, California. Within a hour, 50 fires had occurred from broken gas pipes, overturned stoves, and downed power lines (resulting from the quake). Rosenberg, Jennifer. "A History of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire." ThoughtCo, Feb. 24, 2017, thoughtco.com/1906-san-francisco-earthquake-and-fire-1778280. -
The introduction of the Oreo Cookie
The cookie and snack company Nabisco filed for a registered trademark of the Oreo cookie in 1912, but didn't receive it until August 12, 1913. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A History of the Oreo Cookie.” ThoughtCo, 10 Apr. 2017, www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-oreo-cookie-1779206. -
The sinking of the RMS Titanic
The Titanic was a ship which claimed fame through its nickname, the "unsinkable' Titanic. After hitting an iceberg on its voyage to New York, killing more than 1,500 people, it became known as the deadliest maritime disaster in history. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “What Happened When the RMS Titanic Sank?” ThoughtCo, 7 Apr. 2017, www.thoughtco.com/sinking-of-the-titanic-1779225. -
Princeton University
Fitzgerald graduated from Newman School in 1913. He stayed in New Jersey to attend Princeton University, where he wrote musicals and humor pieces.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261.
“Princeton University Admission.” Princeton University, The Trustees of Princeton University, finaid.princeton.edu/. -
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World War I
World War I was the first war that involved multiple countries globally. It began through the assassination of Austria's Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “What Everyone Should Know About World War I.” ThoughtCo, 17 Mar. 2017, www.thoughtco.com/world-war-i-p2-1779985. -
Fitzgerald enlists into the U.S. Army
Fitzgerald had to dropout of college after being placed on academic probation, due to his failing grades. Following his dropout, he enlisted into the army when the U.S. was just entering the first World War.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261.
Rosenberg, Jennifer. “What Everyone Should Know About World War I.” ThoughtCo, 17 Mar. 2017, www.thoughtco.com/world-war-i-p2-1779985. -
1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
The Spanish Flu Pandemic was a deadly flu virus that seemed to only affect the young and healthy, and was especially fatal to middle aged people. It decimated the global population, killing 50 to 100 million people. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic." ThoughtCo, Jun. 12, 2017, thoughtco.com/1918-spanish-flu-pandemic-1779224. -
No war for Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald was stationed in Montgomery, Alabama at Camp Sheridan as a second lieutenant when he enlisted into the war. However, he wasn't deployed because the war ended shortly after he enlisted.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261.
Causey, Donna R. “Donna R Causey.” Alabama Pioneers, www.alabamapioneers.com/fitzgerald-served-wwi-67th-infantry-based-camp-sheridan-alabama/. -
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was the peace settlement formed between the Allied Powers and Germany. It officially put an end to the deadly stalemate of World War I. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The Versailles Treaty." ThoughtCo, Jan. 23, 2018, thoughtco.com/the-versailles-treaty-1779983. Hale, Benjamin. “Tough Terms: The Treaty of Versailles.” History Cooperative, 20 Feb. 2017, historycooperative.org/tough-terms-treaty-versailles/. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's first book
F. Scott Fitzgerald published his first novel, "The Side of Paradise," at the age of 24, which was the novel that made him famous. “F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261.
“Frist Campus Center Iconography.” Princeton University, The Trustees of Princeton University, www.princeton.edu/frist/iconography/p91.shtml. -
Prohibition: The 18th Amendment
The era of Prohibition, or the ban of alcohol, began on January 16, 1920, which was also the ratification of the 18th Amendment. This amendment made the manufacturing and sale of alcohol illegal. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The History of Prohibition in the United States." ThoughtCo, Aug. 4, 2017, thoughtco.com/history-of-prohibition-1779250. -
Fitzgerald marriage to Zelda Sayre
F. Scott Fitzgerald married his wife Zelda Sayre in New York City when he was 24. She was his muse because she seemed to be represented in his novels.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261.
Worthen, Meredith. “Zelda Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 21 July 2017, www.biography.com/people/zelda-fitzgerald-021617. -
Women's Right to Vote
Women gained the right to vote in 1920 after the 19th Amendment was adopted. Lewis, Jone Johnson. "The Long Road to Suffrage: 1848 to 1920." ThoughtCo, Jun. 19, 2017, thoughtco.com/the-long-road-to-suffrage-3530478. -
Fitzgerald's move to France
Fitzgerald moved to Valescure, France in 1924 to look for influence and creativity to assist his writing. This eventually led to the creation of "The Great Gatsby."
Astrid, et al. “St. Raphaël / Valescure - France.” Zoover UK, 22 Aug. 2008, www.zoover.co.uk/france/provence-alps-french-riviera/st-raphael-valescure/photos.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
The Great Gatsby
"The Great Gatsby" became known as one of the most iconic novels of the 20th century. This novel was Fitzgerald's most famous book.
Idle, Eric. “My Book of a Lifetime... Eric Idle: The Great Gatsby By F Scott Fitzgerald.” The Independent, Independent Digital News and Media, 15 Oct. 2015.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
The first "talkie": The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, was the first movie that contained music and dialogue. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The Jazz Singer." ThoughtCo, Apr. 14, 2017, thoughtco.com/the-jazz-singer-1779241. -
New York Stock Market Crash: Great Depression
The New York Stock Market crashed on Black Tuesday, which was the 29th of October in 1929, officially marking the beginning of the Great Depression. The Great Depression is known as the worst period of economic crisis in America. Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The Great Depression." ThoughtCo, Jan. 22, 2018, thoughtco.com/the-great-depression-1779289. -
Alcoholism
Around 1935, Fitzgerald began to invest most of his time into drinking. In 1937, despite his alcoholism, he attempted to revive his career considering that it began to fade after his creation of "The Great Gatsby."
Stevens for the Daily Mail, Christopher. “Gatsby's Heartbreaker.” Daily Mail Online, Associated Newspapers, 11 May 2013.
“F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Dec. 2017, www.biography.com/people/f-scott-fitzgerald-9296261. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's death
F. Scott Fitzgerald passed away at the age of 44 from a heartattack in Hollywood, California.
Worthen, Meredith. “Zelda Fitzgerald.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 21 July 2017, www.biography.com/people/zelda-fitzgerald-021617.
